Benny Carter
Not only a great, influential figure during the era of the big bands,
saxophonist Benny Carter worked in nine different decades and was a
groundbreaking arranger, band leader and performer as jazz moved from swing to
be-bop to modern styles.
Born in New York City, his mother gave him piano lessons as a child and he
largely taught himself the saxophone. By the age of 15 he was playing in Harlem
night clubs and learning his trade as a sideman in local bands. Making his first
recordings in 1928 as part of the Charlie Johnson Orchestra, he started
arranging for the Fletcher Hend...
Honeysuckle RoseBenny Carter and Benny Carter & His Orchestra
Further Definitions
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When Lights Are LowJim Cullum, Jr., Benny Carter and Jim Cullum Jazz Band
BBB & Co.
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Far Away PlacesBenny Carter
Sax A La Carter
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Deep PurpleBenny Carter and Benny Carter & His Swing Quartet
Complete Jazz Series 1946 - 1948
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Bye Bye BluesBenny Carter and Arnold Ross
Swing Time - The World’s Greatest Jazz Collection 1933-1957: Vol. 4
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Give Me Something to Remember You ByBenny Carter and Benny Carter & His Swing Quartet
Complete Jazz Series 1946 - 1948
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